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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405 and 281.88 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 114,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161.40/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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